I go to the butcher once a month to 6 weeks for our fresh meat.  After I get home, I will spend 2 - 3 hrs vacuuming packing the chicken, pork, fish and beef to put in the freezer.  Last visit, I packed over 100 lbs of fresh meat.  This is my 3rd, and favorite, food saver.  Each lasted over 5 years of constant use.  I also make soups, Italian Beef, etc. in bulk and all leftovers are frozen for later use.  I LOVE IT!!